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3 simple rules to computer lab etiquette

By Phil Case | August 24, 2010

It may be hard to imagine the amount of stress that lead to the consumption of ungodly amounts of caffeine and all-night knowledge benders when you’re still reading syllabi and learning the names of all of your classmates.  When that time inevitably...

Be successful here at NIU with these 3 easy tips! Guaranteed!

By Aaron Brooks | August 24, 2010

Welcome back! And for those new students: what is up! Summer in DeKalb was certainly peaceful, but it is so nice to know that there will finally be more action around town. Whether you are a freshman or an upperclassman, the best thing about returning...

Self-degradation is an addiction you need to kick

Self-degradation is an addiction you need to kick

By Taurean Small | August 23, 2010

Don't call me a b***h, unless we're friends, then it is OK." Maybe I am old-fashioned, but I never really understood that dynamic. Written out, this looks just as ridiculous as it sounds, right? So why do you do it? I think you have a problem. Think about...

Freshmen: Don’t be cool, be honest. Thanks.

By Logan Short | August 23, 2010

So my editor gave the "Perspective" columnists a couple of column ideas that would be appropriate for the beginning of the school year. One of them was an advice column for freshmen and I thought, "Ah hells yeah, I'm going to let these stupid freshmen...